Elite Trip - Circumnavigation of Manhattan - 31 miles

We'll paddle around the entire island of Manhattan. It'll take 10 hours, we'll travel 30+ miles, on 3 rivers, and under 21 bridges! This will be an amazing, yet a very challenging trip. You must be able to paddle at least 3 knots per hour for the 9+ hours. PREREQUISITES TO RSVP: 1. volunteered at least 4 shifts in 2026 AND 2. Completed 2 advanced trips in 2026 (or 1 advanced and 2 intermediate ) AND 3. You have proven that you can paddle 1 mile (including turns) in under 15 minutes in the craft you are planning to paddle AND 4. You can self rescue in 90 seconds or less CRAFT: Sit on top - not allowed Sea Kayak - Level 3 OC1/OC2 - not allowed. You may join Ke Aloha's circ the same day! SUP - only if completed 10+ mile round trip in 2025 with us Surfski - only if completed 10+ mile round trip in 2025 with us COME PREPARED: Clothing appropriate for water temperature. Change of clothes Extra layers for when we stop. You will be cold THREE white waterproof lights. And lots of others if you like! Water in a reusable bottle. So much water Lots of food Anything else you may need to spend 12 hours on the water TIMELINE: Detailed timeline will be provided by trip leader to each participant once approved by host